Abseil for Angelman UK

Some of you may know that my little sidekick, Eva, was born with Angelman Syndrome. Eva is an amazing girl, whilst she can’t talk, you know she understands everything, she is extremely clever and an absolute pleasure to spend time with. She faces so many challenges on a daily basis, but with the support of her fantastic parents and older brother she leads a full and happy life.

I am not great with heights, so thought I would face a small challenge, compared with Eva’s daily challenges, and do an abseil to try and raise funds for Angelman UK.

Can I kindly ask you please donate and help me reach my target in aid of Angelman UK. Anything you can contribute towards helping me achieve my target will be massively appreciated

Angelman UK are a volunteer-led registered charity based in the UK. They currently have no paid staff and are run by a dedicated team of trustees who are all parents or siblings of someone with Angelman syndrome, offering support, education and research.

Angelman syndrome is due to a lack of function of part of chromosome 15.  How it affects people  

• Seizures
• Developmental delay, functionally severe
• Speech impairment, no or minimal use of words; receptive and non-verbal communication skills higher than verbal ones
• Movement or balance disorder, usually ataxiaof gait and/or tremulous movement of limbs
• Behavioral characteristics of the following types: any combination of atypical frequent laughter/smiling; atypically happy demeanor; easily excitable personality, often with hand flapping movements; hypermotoric behavior; short attention span

No cure is available. Treatment is generally supportive in nature. Anti-seizure medications are used in those with seizures. Physical therapy and bracing may help with walking. Those affected have a nearly normal life expectancy.

Thank you.